@@N1njaSquirrel they make suki urushi from ki urushi . ki urushi contains about 20% water and suki urushi a few %. So if you can evaporate some water from ki-urushi (they add heat and stir) it becomes suki urushi.
If you can see the other side, it's not hairline crack. The crack either happened during firing or is due to stress within the clay body. You will need to 'fill' the crack by making urushi filler: kokuso urushi / sabi urushi.
At 0:42 you are adding turpentine. Can I use Isopropyl alcohol 90% instead? I am finding it difficult to find Ethanol for clean-up, and a local paint store didn't have turpentine in stock. Thank you for you time.
I have investigated "ethanol" and discovered it is a grain alcohol. I can find grain alcohol at my local liquor store. It is used for making tinctures from herbs and fruits also. I think it will do to thin the lacquer. Thank you for your time.@@kintsugiworkshoponline
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Thanks for the detailed guide. I'm nervous to fix the hairline crack but will do it slow and patiently with your video.
Glad you find this helpful. Good luck with the repair.😉
Where can I get "MR suki-urushi"?
Some of the urushi suppliers in Japan have... or mizuyo.com if it's more convenient.
@kintsugiworkshoponline thank you I'll contact them! Is there a way I can make suki urushi? I have currently: Kiurushi, eurushi and Kuroroiro
@@N1njaSquirrel they make suki urushi from ki urushi . ki urushi contains about 20% water and suki urushi a few %. So if you can evaporate some water from ki-urushi (they add heat and stir) it becomes suki urushi.
However, please note MR suki urushi is different from normal suki urushi.
Thanks for sharing! Will this method work if the crack is a little larger? If I hold my cup up to the light, I can see through to the other side.
If you can see the other side, it's not hairline crack. The crack either happened during firing or is due to stress within the clay body. You will need to 'fill' the crack by making urushi filler: kokuso urushi / sabi urushi.
At 0:42 you are adding turpentine. Can I use Isopropyl alcohol 90% instead? I am finding it difficult to find Ethanol for clean-up, and a local paint store didn't have turpentine in stock. Thank you for you time.
The problem with alcohol is that it evaporates too quickly. I'm not sure if I've ever used Isopropyl alcohol. Ethanol is good for clean-up.
I have investigated "ethanol" and discovered it is a grain alcohol. I can find grain alcohol at my local liquor store. It is used for making tinctures from herbs and fruits also. I think it will do to thin the lacquer. Thank you for your time.@@kintsugiworkshoponline